IT Security Analyst II
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)
Pay Rate: $70-73/hr
Benefits: 401K, PTO, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Security Analyst II to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and provide security guidance for business and technology projects. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks, recommend security controls, support cloud security initiatives, and help ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security risk and threat assessments for infrastructure and application projects.
- Provide security consultation and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and recommend security controls for cloud and on-premise environments.
- Collaborate with project teams, architects, and IT leadership to drive security adoption.
- Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
- Support security architecture discussions and security tooling initiatives.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Contribute to incident investigations and corrective action planning.
- Monitor emerging security threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of information security or cybersecurity experience.
- Experience performing security risk assessments and threat analysis.
- Knowledge of security controls, network security, encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
- Experience supporting cloud security initiatives (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of security policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- CISSP, CCSP, Security+, Network+, PMP, or similar certifications.
- Experience in security consulting or advisory roles.
- Insurance or other highly regulated industry experience.
- Exposure to security architecture reviews and enterprise security programs.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Long-term contract with potential for permanent employment.
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives.
- Exposure to cloud security, enterprise security architecture, and risk management programs.
- Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement.
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